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Sexual and digestive health are vital to your overall well-being, and they\u2019re connected in more ways than you might think.<\/p>\n

Your pelvic region contains your bladder, genitals, urethra, and anus, all held in place by a group of muscles that make up the pelvic floor<\/a> (or perineum). If something goes wrong with these muscles, it can lead to complications that affect your ability to perform basic bodily functions.<\/p>\n

Women in and around Boston, Massachusetts, who are experiencing problems with their pelvic floor muscles can turn to Dr. Neeraj Kohli<\/a> and the team at BostonUrogyn<\/a>. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide patients with the best and most personalized treatment and care.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine how your pelvic floor works, and what can happen if something goes wrong with the muscles in that area.<\/p>\n

What your pelvic floor does<\/h2>\n

Here are the main muscles<\/a> in your pelvic floor:<\/p>\n

Levator ani<\/h3>\n

The dominant muscle in your pelvic floor, it helps with pushing during childbirth and defecation.<\/p>\n

Transverse perineal muscle<\/h3>\n

This muscle stretches laterally across the vagina and ensures the stability of the central tendon<\/a> of the perineum.<\/p>\n

Bulbocavernosus muscle<\/h3>\n

This vaginal muscle connects to the external anal sphincter, helps with clitoris erection, and contracts during orgasm.<\/p>\n

Ischiocavernosus muscle<\/h3>\n

This muscle tenses the vagina and helps to flex the anal muscles.<\/p>\n

These muscles provide a bowl-shaped support for all the organs and tissue in your pelvic region. During childbirth, they wrap around your child\u2019s head as it moves through the birth canal.<\/p>\n

When these muscles are damaged or weakened, they can cause major problems.<\/p>\n

Understanding pelvic floor dysfunction<\/h2>\n

Pelvic floor dysfunction has a variety of causes<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n